To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many projects have been undertakenby the Better Regulation Executive since it was established; how much each project cost; and what assessment she has made of the effect of each project. (102763)

The Better Regulation Executive has undertaken a number of projects since its creation, including:

The measurement of administrative burdens;

The Macrory Review of penalties;

The Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill;

The Davidson Review of implementation of European legislation;

Creation of a portal for business and the third sector to directly submit simplification ideas;

Revision of regulatory impact assessments;

Support for the delivery of departmental simplification plans; and

Contribution to the Employment Law Simplification Review.

In addition, the Executive has undertaken a large number of smaller activities and projects. Separate cost figures are not maintained for these projects, which are covered by the Executive's budget of £6.3 million.